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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.14, 4,091.70 and 2,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.14, 4,091.70 and 2,377.29 is: 3,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.14 : 4,091.70 = 2,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.14/4,091.70 = 2,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.14x = 4,091.70 × 2,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.14x = 9,727,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,157.49/2,730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.89

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